The girlfriend called 9-1-1 at around 6 a.m. When police arrived at the house, Silva barricaded himself inside, prompting authorities to dispatch a crisis negotiation team. A day-long stand off ensued during which Silva posted bizarre live videos to his Facebook page.

At 3 p.m. police fired tear gas into the home, prompting Silva to run outside shirtless with his hands in the air and his pants around his knees. He was arrested and charged with abduction and illegal possession of a firearm.